Earl International Group has raised concerns over what it describes as an escalating security and safety situation at its lawful mining concession in Gbane, in the Talensi area of the Upper East Region.
In a statement issued by its Public and External Relations Unit and signed by Public Relations Officer Albert Azongo, the company alleged that Nanlamtaaba Enterprise has for several weeks been carrying out illegal mining activities within its concession despite a directive by the Minerals Commission to cease operations and vacate the Gbane Mining Area.
According to Earl International, the directive was issued with the approval of the Ministry for Lands and Natural Resources.
The company alleged that Nanlamtaaba Enterprise is operating without what it describes as the requisite Mining License, Mining Operating Permit, Environmental Permit, Explosives Permit and other regulatory approvals.
Earl International said the situation had allegedly escalated beyond the disputed area, with persons identifying themselves as workers of Nanlamtaaba Enterprise entering its underground operational areas.
The company alleged that the individuals were carrying weapons including guns, cutlasses, scissors and metal cables and were attempting to occupy active production areas.
Earl International further stated that in an incident on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, two of its private security guards performing underground duties were allegedly seized by persons linked to Nanlamtaaba Enterprise.
The company said it had instructed its security personnel not to take retaliatory action in response to the alleged incidents, citing the potential risk of injuries underground.
“As the sole holder of the Mining Lease for the Gbane mining area, Earl Group remains guided by law,” the statement said.
The company said its restraint was based on its confidence in the Minerals Commission and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to resolve the matter.
Earl International acknowledged steps it said had already been taken by the Minerals Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to address the situation.
However, it warned that further delays could increase underground safety risks and threaten what it described as a major mining investment.
The company is therefore calling on the government and relevant regulatory agencies to urgently enforce the Cease and Vacate Order and restore what it describes as full operational control of the concession.
It has also appealed to the security agencies to provide immediate and sustained security at the concession to prevent what it describes as further re-invasion and to protect its workers.
Earl International reaffirmed its commitment to responsible, safe and lawful mining and said it would continue working with the relevant regulatory authorities to resolve the matter.
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